Adam Smith believed that the individual pursuit of self-interest:
A)was a basic human instinct that must be curbed in order for society to advance.
B)always worked to undermine social benefits.
C)always worked to advance social benefits.
D)sometimes worked to advance social benefits.

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Self interest sometimes leads to the best outcome,but there are situations in which the pursuit of self interest leads to an inefficient outcome.

Adam Smith Believed That the Individual Pursuit of Self-Interest